McKinney Acres, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McKinney Acres, Andrews County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McKinney Acres?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 48 days in the Andrews forecast zone and Andrews County — the most common reported hazard around McKinney Acres, mostly in June and September. Next come flash flooding (38 days) and high winds (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Jun 2025 | Jun 17, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 38 | May 2026 | Aug 21, 2004 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2025 | Apr 15, 2003 · $35,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2012 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | May 2011 | Feb 27, 2011 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2015 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2015 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Aug 2019 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Andrews forecast zone and Andrews County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McKinney Acres get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to McKinney Acres, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Andrews weather station 3.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover McKinney Acres?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 32 miles southeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over McKinney Acres | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 32 mi southeast | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 103 mi north-northeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 136 mi east-southeast | 15,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near McKinney Acres
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 42 tornadoes within 25 miles of McKinney Acres, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 12, 1982, which passed about 15 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 12, 2019, which touched down about 3 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 210 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 31, 1992.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get McKinney Acres's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
McKinney Acres radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McKinney Acres, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 32 miles southeast. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McKinney Acres?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McKinney Acres the lowest scan from KMAF is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for McKinney Acres free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for McKinney Acres, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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